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CA08 YOX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,049 mi
Last recorded217,049 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 217,049 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 204,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 187,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear offside shock absorber cover corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 187,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear offside shock absorber cover corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 174,351 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 161,870 miles

O/S REAR TYRE WORN

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 161,864 miles

Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S REAR TYRE WORN

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 133,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

N/S & O/S REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF PEELING

O/S REAR BRAKE PADS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 108,899 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,481 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF N/S FRONT TYRE

SILL COVERS FITTED

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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CA08 YOX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA08 YOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA08 YOX registered?

CA08 YOX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is CA08 YOX safe to buy?

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